Addressing the Glitter and Lazers 5K Drama

[@lysseast2380]

I'm a smaller person and a runner. I've also had people like cheer me on as a run past. People can just be nice and maybe it has nothing to do with size sometimes

[@stevierysie]

It’s a normal thing. Which shows she is really not out there working out, all the time.

[@ericapierson-way213]

Yeah, it's 100% projection. Because these people lie about loving their bodies. They are actually miserable, understandably so.

[@awakenow4048]

Same and I'm barely 5 feet tall....I've heard kids say (while racing) "look at that tiny mommy go"!!!! Because I'm also old . Love hearing that stuff

[@Irishczech]

Same. I think the community does support and verbally encourage our efforts. It's likely that the woman meant well. Anna needn't have taken this as unusual or rude. I would have appreciated the support.

[@cassieannemoore9662]

I cheered on 3 different people on my run this morning and got the same in return and even a lady just gardening clapped and told me to keep it up when she saw me on the return. It’s the most normal thing in the world to hype up people out running, I even hype up hikers to on the trails.

[@CrystalRivasWelcometomyworld]

The correct response to the lady cheering her on is, " you too, good job! LETS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!"

[@chehefa]

I’m inclined to agree! As a fatty if someone wants to hype me up as I’m working out, good for me, and good for them.

[@Chelseabee55]

That lady seems like someone who is either a) super friendly to everyone or b) really proud of herself and is giving off the energy she wants to get back. Either way she seems so nice

[@CrystalRivasWelcometomyworld]

@@chehefalove this! I've been on both the fat and thin side of the spectrum. I've experienced this senerio in both phases, and I've always used it as motivation. The lady clearly has good intentions, but glitters & lazers is so self conscious about herself that she can't see it and think it's cool to be shady. Smh

[@Sheepy007]

Even no response, would've been a better response

[@wellyano6964]

Nah. I’m with Anna on this one. Very patronising. I would avoid the trail if I was getting that kind of attention over and over. “Lady, stop making it weird!”

[@Amazing_missB]

I was jogging on an inside track in grad school when the weather was bad. I was a bit over-weight at the time. I kept passing this petite little older lady walking on the same track. Every time I went by- she said “good job!” and gave me a thumbs up. It was a very small track, so this happened about 20 times. It made me feel so good about myself to be recognized for my hard work. Throughout the semester, I would see her often and every single time she’d say the same thing. To be honest, there were times when that was the highlight of my day. I still smile every time I think about her and hope she is doing well.

[@maggies88]

See, I would have started not meeting her eyes after the second time. We are all different and that's nice that she made you feel good.

[@Charimu25]

@@maggies88 Same lol

[@hollymolly2716]

This is awesome. I think it’s great you stuck with it and are a person that actually appreciates a kind encouraging word! I try to say something nice to a stranger or even a person or a friend that I encounter every time I’m out. Certainly doesn’t always happen or a may be distracted or in a hurry and not pay attention to anyone, but I’ve had shitty days where a stranger said a few kind words, held a door, etc and it can turn your attitude around!

[@Amazing_missB]

@@maggies88 it was a pretty small circular track so there was almost no way to not meet her eyes. I am 100% an introvert, so on days I am not working stuff like this is pretty much all the social interaction I am probably going to get. I used to be pretty shy - but after doing some serious work and therapy, I no longer have problems feeling self-conscious as long as I am not actively being obnoxious or making a fool of myself even things like stumbling and falling do not embarrass me. It’s a human thing. It happens to everybody now and again. What helps me is that I think about it from the other point of view - if I saw someone, stumble and fall, I was in a position to help them - I would - but other than that I truly would not think about it again. Same thing with what people are wearing or their make up or their body size - it might be something that my attention for a brief moment, but I can safely say that most people think like me where the appearances and actions and what not if every day people just don’t, take up much space in our brains. One thing, however, - is that I have been personally going through a rough time and simple gestures of kindness have gone a very long way for me. Something as simple as someone buying my soda in front of me - that kind of stuff truly does stick with me all day. If I am having an awful day - one of the things I know which will make it better is to do something kind for someone else and that is where I don’t relate to Anna at all. A couple weeks ago I was having one of the worst days that I’ve experienced in an absolutely long time and I must’ve spent a half hour just putting the cart back that were taking up parking spaces in the Walmart parking lot. And no - one instance of the returning cards is not going to put anybody out of a job, but it might have made their day slightly easier and it also freed up a bunch of spaces.- I’m sure it looked quite weird, a few people asked, and I explained what was going on. But other than cases like this - kindness cost nothing - a few words, a smile, if you’re not good at face-to-face contact - a nice note. Granted - I am careful not to make my interactions “creepy” but it does not seem like this lady was doing anything except being nice and she got meanness thrown back in her face, which is just awful. I’m sure it probably might discourage her from being kind in another situation - I hope it doesn’t but it could. Our actions have consequences and Anna needs to kinda get her Sh*t together. I can’t diagnose anybody, but from what I have seen - all of the main Gorlz, seemed to have significant issues, regulating their emotions, possibly all having borderline personality disorder with narcissistic tendencies or just straight up narcissism along with BPD. They all seem to have issues that started in childhood and especially with Amber Lynn and Chantel. Their childhood was abusive (especially in ARL’s case- it was extremely difficult) and their childhoods almost certainly contributed to the issues they face today. But one thing I learned as I am recovering from complex post traumatic stress disorder is that even though it is not my fault my recovery and my behaviors are still my my responsibility. Life is not fair - and the sooner I got that in my head and stopped playing the victim. The sooner I was ready to heal . That also includes my triggers - nobody should be walking on eggshells to avoid “triggering me.” I know what they are and I have learned to handle most of them - the ones I can’t I just avoid and keep working on getting through them. I also don’t have BPD, but one of my main issues was regulating my emotions I was never taught how and I was not allowed to have emotions growing up. I was still sensitive so and a kind kid but as an adult, I tended to swing too far up and down, never aggressively, but not in a way that was appropriate for functioning doing what I needed to do as an adult (such as holding down a job). Guess what? Intensive therapy and actually following the therapist advice and practicing the skills they have taught me have worked. One of the skills is mindfulness so I’m aware that I still can have a tendency to want to react a little more extreme then might be appropriate, but I also now know that I can control my behaviors and just because I may feel a certain way doesn’t mean I have to act like that.

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

Aww 🥰

[@UncleMikeDrop]

Let's be real. Anna WALKED a 5K. In a way, this is good because no one of her size should be running.

[@mssabou]

Swinging your arms back n forth is not running! Her knees are crushed under that weight, anybody encouraging her to run is ludacris

[@cadavher]

This! Wanting to move your body and be healthy at that size is great, but the damage she'd do to her knees would ruin her knees when she loses weight too. She should not be doing any high impact things, knee replacements are NOT fun at any age!

[@Sheepy007]

Yeah. 5 Km/h is exactly the average human walking pace.

[@spOOkytimes]

Fr Why doesn't she just own that? It takes courage to even be in the race in the first place. People walk them all the time. She showed up, she should be happy about that. It's the lying that isn't okay.

[@UncleMikeDrop]

@@cadavher IKR?!

[@Krystalbrown1105]

i am obese (but not for long!) amd i went on a 3 mile uphill hike. Some military dude was hiking up behind me and gave me a high five even though i was dying. I was so excited to get support from a stranger. It shows that people do care, as long as you care for yourself.

[@SofeeYAH]

this made me sooo happy! keep pushing :)

[@Wolfgoddess56]

You got this!

[@kc-lp6wg]

I hope that you're keeping at it! *sends a spportive high five*

[@JagodaBS]

Goodluck ❤

[@richiesmom12]

That is amazing you are getting out there that is what I need to do. I think people truly want to be happy for people and they are actually proud of people even strangers for doing tough things to get healthy and people like her make nice people stop interacting with people and that is sad for both sides

[@stephaniebuterbaugh6692]

When I trail run, people congratulate me for running too. I am not a big girl... I really think the lady is just trying to share positivity.... So many people put themselves in the victim mindset all the time.

[@intensivepurpose]

Anna, as a positivity girlie, should know this. 🙄

[@kayc_x3]

It’s so sad that the lady might be afraid to do that in the future because of her her hateful reaction

[@caiterday6676]

I thought it was gross the real glee that Anna had from that whole interaction. She seemed very pleased with herself with possibility of putting someone down. She's a cry-bully.

[@lissa3046]

Yeah the running community is super encouraging lol people who know me and know I’ve run an entire marathon still tell me good job at run club running 3 miles.

[@kylab2197]

Every time I run I have at least one positive interaction. I wouldn't call myself thin, but I won't ever take encouragement as an insult.

[@JessicaCondon5]

It is wild that she does this whole build up to being a runner, learns she actually isn't running, then still goes on to produce this Rocky Balboa documentary saying "yay me, look at me running, I did it!" while still not running. It's very odd.

[@discordantduck1808]

you have to realise you don't get to this woman's size without the ability to remain in high levels of denial to both yourself and your surroundings; this is the woman who used to speed up her dance videos to show "plus size" women could still dance.

[@RedSquareLanguage]

This comment deserves more likes

[@stevierysie]

Very odd. It’s delusional.

[@mahogara]

I have never really believed her when she said she "run". And that rant in her car sounded so fabricated and exaggerated. I'm not saying obsessed people don't run but whenever she brings up running, what I always think is "is it safe? Wouldn't walking be more effective?" Because I feel like with that much excess of weight, the impact on your joints while running would be so bad. That saying about weightloss starts at the dinning table? I think that's what she should do. Like what's the point of showing how active you're but you're still not losing significant weight? (Because you're eating back all the calories you burn and maybe more?) It just makes her look more and more like she is lying (only being active when the camera is pointed at her).

[@saltyypretzel]

​@mahogara agreed. She focuses so much on working out as a way to lose weight but she ignores the elephant in the room (no pun or shade intended) by skipping over her diet. No amount of running can help her if she doesn't eat properly at a caloric deficit. I believe she drinks a fair amount, and those alcohol calories add up quickly. She's basically on a hamster wheel going in circles and making no real progress. Apparently the recent weight loss she's had is largely due to weight loss meds, which is absolutely fine, but what isn't fine is pretending it's all from exercising the 3 days a week she claims.

[@ThePoopyDoopy]

Lost 115lbs without ever running. First time I tried running, I overdid it and hurt myself. I'll just stick to walking.

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

No need to run to lose weight, exactly. Just eating less calories is far more effective. I don’t think these people understand how much you have to run to burn 500 calories worth of coffee drinks

[@TheAdrift]

Same. Turns out the problem for me was bad footwear but still... if you ever see me running, you better start running too, because danger must be approaching us 🤣

[@ximar0ckstrx]

Exactly... I lost 100 lbs, and all I did was walk. It was my diet that mattered

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

@@ximar0ckstrx yeah diet is by far the most important aspect of weight loss and for the most part health in general. Understanding calories used vs calories eaten really simplifies things

[@torakfett3351]

Lol same!

[@jayymack1993]

Random stranger: keep up the good work! 😊 Influencer with main character syndrome: I FEEL ATTACKED

[@JosephineArmstrong-l1u]

Totally agree! 😂

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

She’s a huge C bag. Ugh

[@canecorsomom2023]

The phrase "main character syndrome" is exactly what cMe to mind for me

[@hannaroucka5132]

Idk man I'm a thin person and I don't like people doing that to me, which truly is a personal preference thing. But for someone in a bigger body, I could totally see how someone would feel obligated to say something specifically because they don't expect a fat person to be out running.

[@adriennevoivedich8108]

​@@JosephineArmstrong-l1u😅😅

[@CreamyJalapeno]

I wish the physical therapist (I am one) had mentioned that the sheer mass of her thighs means she cannot have a normal/proper gait.

[@leighavenable-niedorowski6767]

😂😂 You’re too funny!! haha thank you so much for the laugh.. 😂

[@xyz5765]

I really believe she has severe lymphedema and should be dealt with 1st. If you notice she's not that big at her upper body, that is how lymphedema is

[@ErinBrookes]

​@@xyz5765she does have it. She's diagnosed.

[@MyCre8tiveUserName]

​@@xyz5765she does have it. I remember her talking about being diagnosed with it.

[@ChrisTee-ms7hp]

@@xyz5765look at her upper body when next to literally anyone. She is MASSIVE. She takes up SIGNIFICANT space. She is huge literally everywhere. For reference, look how small her head looks compared to her arms, chest, armpit rolls, back rolls, and gut. There’s not a single part of her that is small or comparable to normal sized adult men.

[@URBuggin78]

So if it’s “not a big deal” that she’s out running, as she told the lady that cheered her on, why does she have a whole film crew out there filming a whole documentary about it?

[@GigglewithFelix321]

Stop using logic.

[@marguaritetherese3156]

And cries that she could run a mile...no big deal, I run ALL the time!

[@riccardoferrazzo8283]

She had a whole documentary about her "running" in 58min a distance that every healthy 60yo person could walk in 50min in flipflops after having an heavy lunch.

[@vallyhaze]

I noticed in Anna's "You have to walk before you run" video she says to the chonky dog in the shoe store "I'm guessing you don't go on runs?" and I just find it ironic because that's what she got mad at this trail woman for.. judging her athletic ability by her appearance, lol.

[@Ria24Ria]

Exactly, lol

[@NN-iu2rp]

She's the absolute last person to be commenting on anyone's appearance.

[@adanice49]

I would assume she was being facetious no?

[@thebucketlistfoodie1648]

It's okay to say that to a non-human animal I think....

[@RaspBerryPies]

Not to defend her but that is a dog lol I tell my cats they’re stinky and I hate them. I would never say that to a human and would agree that would be a mean and weird thing to say to another person. Even though the lady wasn’t even mean to her you get what I mean. My point is saying something to an animal is not the same as a human lol weird to compare them

[@floatingbacon3909]

As a runner, I cannot imagine how badly her joints are hurting… I swim A LOT to help battle joint discomfort which helps immensely.. Anna, get into marathon swimming!!

[@ThatWeirdFinn]

yep! I am like maybe 5 kilograms overweight, and my knee keeps getting agitated with just walking at the moment. she either has a lot of pain or a lot of luck with genes. BUT I have terrible form while swimming, so my neck dies. I have to choose biking (which might not be the best for Anna, ofc).

[@UglyFaceOnAStick-iz8bt]

Her underwater would be like Shelly Winters.

[@ShxjxizzozoZjzndjdjsjz]

She probably would sink like the titanic

[@ericapierson-way213]

"And then i just took off WALKING."

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

…chewing

[@orquidiamiranda9870]

😂

[@Chuckakhan]

I mean power walking is an Olympic sport

[@mattneil1449]

@@Chuckakhan yep she sure has the makings of an Olympian, great point

[@Chuckakhan]

@@mattneil1449 yeah you just gotta add a little extra contact in it, it’s not like they can run away in a power walking event

[@mbird01]

The reason her and others are so desperate to call themselves "runners" is because of the vision in their heads that runner = healthy. I have been a competitive runner since 1998 (1996 if you want to count my short sprinting "career"). Quite a few people you see at the top of the podium don't have healthy lifestyles. A lot of us run through injuries so we "don't lose our fitness". The girls on my college cross-country team would take advil pre-race as preventive anti-inflammatory. And all but 1 had issues with their eating.

[@CorgiAvenger]

So? I am a long-distance rider. I also take Advil pre-ride to help keep the inflammation from getting a good foothold. Out of control inflammation is quite harmful.

[@artistically_pain3876]

@StarryWaters-gq1ojOmg I watch her too. Love her

[@mbird01]

@@artistically_pain3876 same 😀

[@ashleyeaton1416]

This this this!! I also was a runner. I also had major eating issues which I still deal with at 45.

[@FTYC2022]

​@@CorgiAvengerbe careful. NSAIDS will tear your stomach up over time, among other side effects.

[@Nstachow]

Its like she has no idea what the running community is like. Every runner i have ever met and ran with always cheers you on and is really supportive.

[@Updog89]

Exactly! And as a woman common safety advice I get from other more experienced runners is to MAKE SURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE 👋🏼 people you pass by so they are more likely to remember having seen you. This I partly why it also helps to wear bright colors that are more visible and memorable. If (God forbid) something happens to you on a run it helps for someone to have witnessed your presence in that area. Edit: Also good advice for hikers!

[@tiffanyr.l.peters4226]

That's what I was thinking.

[@AM09286]

I’ve been running for 6 years now. Recently I lost 25lbs just watching what I’ve been eating really and IF. Last weekend I ran a half marathon - took 16 mins off my previous PB. All that changed is my weight. Never underestimate the huge role that weight plays in running!

[@Kloetenhenne]

Amen! Unfortunately I have a chronic disease which slows down my metabolism soo much. And I have been struggling the past few months. And have gained a lot of weight. I HATE it! Before, I ran 10k without batting an eye. Now everything hurts after 4 😢

[@Irishczech]

Congratulations!

[@cloclo5290]

That’s so true. When I was 150 pounds my 3 mile time was 24 minutes. I gained weight and now I’m bumped down to 30 minute 3 mile 😭

[@fitfatty211]

Yes and no. I’ve been running for years, and there are MANY factors involved. Weight is just one factor. I have beaten people thinner than me in a race and I have been beaten by people fatter than me in races.

[@Kloetenhenne]

@@fitfatty211 wow. You didn't get the point.

[@AmeliaDusenbury]

My parents are avid runners, saying things like good job (no matter the persons fitness level or body size) is common exercise trail etiquette, at least in the Pacific Northwest of the US.

[@bethelsnoot]

This! Just the other day someone yelled "Way to go!" to me and I yelled back "You too!" Sucks that she immediately jumped to the conclusion she did and turned it into some weird fight

[@deltasaves]

She didn’t cuss anyone out during the race, which is hilarious

[@abigail7496]

And she wouldn’t know that because… she’s never actually been a runner before lol

[@deltasaves]

@@bethelsnoot because that’s what’s the FA GWORLS do. She’s never left, though claims. Same rhetoric on what they call “purposeful movement”. They’ll engage in an activity that can help them loose weight, but never do enough. The way Anna has only lost 60 lbs on wegovy or whatever in a year. I lost half of that in 6 weeks on it If it walks, quacks, and looks like a duck, it’s a duck.

[@deltasaves]

@@abigail7496 she’s barely able to walk ok. This is like trying to get a 5 yr old to drive a car who’s never ridden a bike.

[@Nochtem]

She lied about what the lady on the trail said, after she got backlash. She is very unlikable, sadly.

[@boosqueezy2418]

exactly

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

I am willing to bet an entire paycheck that she doesn’t smell good

[@rebel1612]

So what did the lady say?

[@Nochtem]

@@rebel1612 hold up, let me go back and check what her excact words where.

[@Nochtem]

@@rebel1612 She said in her first video about it, that the lady told her 'good job, getting out there'.

[@Loveless100]

Good timing on this. Over a month ago, I told myself I was going to run a mile. I barely did a tenth of a mile before being winded. But I was like, “you know, this is where I’m at. We’ll run a mile eventually,” and I’ve been keeping up the fast walking. I found that I’m still hitting cardio levels on my heart, and I’m seeing improvement. I might not be a runner, but I’m not a runner yet, and that’s where Anna needs to change her mindset to enjoy the journey rather than try to fit labels. Wishing her the best but she’s unbearable to watch recently….

[@valerieodonnell6764]

Learning to let go of labels and enjoy the journey is a sign of maturity. I’m finally enjoying the journey at the age of 40 and not focusing so much on the destination and it is so freeing.

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

If you want the benefits of running without the joint impact the elliptical is a great tool. Way easier on your joints but just as good of a workout

[@Jellybane1]

@@TheCrapOnYourStrapOngreat advice! I started with the elliptical 30 minutes 2x’s a week at 250 lbs and now run average 15 miles a week at 167. One 7 mile run (slow and steady), one 3 mile run (faster pace), one 5 mile run (medium/slow pace with a hard push the last mile). I may throw in sprints here and there too.

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

@@Jellybane1 that sounds like a great routine! I still run but use a weighted rucksack (160lbs for 4-6 miles once every 3 days) to build muscle. It makes me wonder exactly how her knees must feel on a run as my weight plus my ruck are still lighter than her and running with the rucksack is something I generally try to avoid

[@spOOkytimes]

The immediate gratification mindset is a toxic pillar of gorlworld. She wants all of the glory and praise (only on her terms though) and none of the actual work and dedication.

[@scruffylookingnerfherder1983]

Anna is obsessed with the idea of being a "runner" because her whole identity is built around trying to disprove stereotypes about fat people. That's why she makes travel videos to show that fat people aren't lazy. She did an interview once where she talked about how she doesn't sit around eating all day and actually has to remind herself to eat because she leads such a busy lifestyle. That's why the woman on the trail bothered her so much. She didn't want to be lumped into the stereotype of fat people being lazy and never exercising. Fatphobia is the lens Anna sees life through. It's really sad. "Proving people wrong" and as she says, "proving you can do the hard thing". It speaks to Anna being someone who gets a high off of living in constant opposition to others. Fighting against something gives her a sense of purpose.

[@nowwhat1434]

100% facts

[@NikkiB7598]

Yes! And also in this video, you can hear the part where she says she’s only been exercising 3x/week for about 9 months, and how difficult it has been. That really stuck out to me because I remember seeing her videos 6 or 7 years ago and she would always talk about how active she is, and she has constantly been trying to disprove stereotypes about fat people since she created her channel. I think Anna has told a lot of lies. I understand that she has lymphedema and probably PCOS, and I do have compassion for that, but even still, it takes a LOT of calories and a very sedentary lifestyle to achieve her size.

[@cuterthaneva101]

You really summed it up perfectly

[@WobblesandBean]

Not only that, she DOES sit around eating all day. It requires thousands and thousands of calories to maintain that weight, let alone gain. She's desperate to mention that unprovoked because she knows that's exactly what she does, yet is terrified of people knowing it.

[@viviane_casella]

This is a great point! And I'd add she tries to prove people wrong through deceit, which is so off putting. So it's basic gaslighting. Of course she doesn't forget to eat (she probably remembers too much actually), of course she's not as active as she portraits. It's like people say, "what you eat in secret shows up in public."

[@korean6525]

I think she is trying to send the message “big people can do anything!!” and that’s just not true. She isn’t running bc she physically can’t YET. I personally don’t like her. I don’t like her attitude.

[@GigglewithFelix321]

She only wants to hear what she wants to hear.

[@korean6525]

@@GigglewithFelix321 exactly!

[@Las645]

Depends on how big. I'm 218 pounds and I'm working on practicing running.

[@joeyree22]

@@Las645 that’s it, you are working on practicing running, you aren’t a runner, YET. Just keep doing the next right thing 👍. Ps don’t be discouraged, running is hard! But, don’t forget there are so many other fantastic sports, running isn’t the be all to end all. I rock climb, ski/snowboard and mountain & road bike, you need to be an athlete to do well in all of these sports. Yes, I run, but these days I only do shorter distances (5km-15km), personally, I get so much more from being able to use my whole body when exercising, not just punishing my back, knees, legs, feet and ankles.

[@mey7579]

I’m much older and much smaller than Anna. At my own recommendation my doctor sent me to physical therapy last fall because I could feel that my strength and balance were declining. The primary concern of the physical therapists was avoiding injury. Under their supervision I learned how to exercise safely. I didn’t go to physical therapy with my own walking/running/lifting goals. They’re the professionals- I did what they told me to do and kept my pride and ego out of it. Today I do high intensity circuits twice a week and I strength train the other five days. I have not hurt myself to date, thanks to good PT and my willingness to listen to them. My PT said it’s all exercise, so don’t push too hard too fast . My strength and balance are much improved.

[@deltasaves]

But unlike Anna, you realize you’re not the smartest person in every room. Ms Lasers thinks she knows it all. She has yes men around her all the time and thinks her being right can always be bought.

[@cadavher]

Glitter is the most unhappy "happy" *"influencer"* on the platform. Ever since I first came across her a few years ago, she gave me a off putting vibe. The last year or so, I feel her mask has really slipped. She is truly insufferable, and I hope she finds a way to truly get healthier without needing to dramatize everything.

[@megan7792]

This comment is 100% correct. I’ve followed her since the beginning. She’s older than me but we are pretty close in age. She doesn’t seem to have friends. She seems lonely and sad. To be honest her personality is a lot like mine and I could see myself becoming her had I made other choices in my life.

[@freyamariano106]

That’s exactly how I feel too. It’s a kind of aggressive self deprecation mixed with entitled and complaining. Very off putting.

[@ajep3469]

My god she doesn't understand what "slow down to go fast" means in the context of running.

[@kayc_x3]

0:10 A simple “you too!” would have sufficed! 😵‍💫

[@shelleydaly1726]

Or thanks

[@hollymolly2716]

Ya, she’s just nasty. She needs to adjust her attitude and diet, not trying to run at her weight. I’m glad OTB addressed this.

[@Melina_Shadow]

It makes me laugh when I see Anna say that she doesn’t think the women remembered seeing you. She’s a pretty memorable person. The person was clearly just trying to be nice.

[@GigglewithFelix321]

It's all made up.

[@julesverne06]

She clocked in at around 19 mins+ per mile. Average walking speed is 16 mins per mile. She walked that 5k. All this marketing of "running a 5k at my size" is only hubris and delusion on her part. It's ok to just walk the thing. No need to exaggerate things because it comes off as disingenious, cringey and not rooted in reality.

[@Princess.McBetch]

Average walking pace is not 16 minutes per mile, that's nearly jogging

[@julesverne06]

Jogging is really subjective more so than walking. Average jogging times vary widely and based on individuals. If you go by just the basic definition of jogging means a moment where both feet are off the ground I would say no she wasn’t jogging. If you look up average walking times from Runner’s World, Healthline, Medical News Today, NIH, etc. you’ll find it to be from 2.4 to 4 mph based on age. If we look at 30 to 39 age group (I think that’s her) you get 2.8 to 3.0 mph as the average for walking. Which aligns to around her time. So yea she still walked. Context: I was very overweight in my early 20s. Turned to working out and running. Super into the whole science and training that goes into running. 5k, 10k, halves and fulls. Love/hate them at times 😅

[@Princess.McBetch]

@@julesverne06**Average** walking speed is NOT 16 minute mile. That is 3.75 mph. 3.75mph is jogging for most people, especially for her because she has a small stride. That would be jogging for me as well. I also have basic knowledge in this department, I'm not just talking out of my ass.

[@julesverne06]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Princess.McBetch wait so you’re saying she jogged that 5K? What? Also I said 16 mins per mile. That is not 16 mph? So that first sentence with the bolded Average was interesting. 😂 Please understand I’m not talking about your gait or hers. That’s why I gave a range. Ironically I gave averages in my points. It’s an average, you just fall out of it from what you’ve said. Edited: Oh I see you changed the 16 mph to 16 mins per mile instead of responding. 👀

[@Princess.McBetch]

@@julesverne06 16 minute mile is 3.75mph. Again, it is not the average walking pace. At all. Semantics doesn't win an argument. I made a typo, don't be obtuse and use your brain. Why are you so confused by any of this, she didn't jog. She did 3mph steady, that is a speed walk at best. What you are referring to is bordering on/is jogging.

[@laurenaronson8289]

I am a runner and I can say that if a you do not take the time to properly train or pace yourself it will lead to injury. The sport is about pushing yourself and it's hard to just listen to your body. Also want to say that the running community is friendly and will cheer anyone one. Whether you are a beginner or have been running for years. We do not judge on size or body type. You show up and are doing it and that's what counts even if you have to walk sometimes or run the whole distance.

[@Keoki.93]

I agree, I started running 6 months ago and anyone else on the grind on the trail will always give me a nod or a wave. We all know running is hard, and the fact that we chose to do so is something we can all cheer eachother on.

[@chloedemure]

I don’t like this woman, she seems like she would be a difficult friend to have. But i hope she hits her goals

[@diamandis07]

I hope she gets psychiatric help too. She is unlikable, bitter, and unhinged.

[@vanivari359]

It's probably just a defense mechanism combined with social media, she turned into that sitcom cliche of a "fat woman". She could lose that Karen-personality... yes, she was frustrated, but i also saw some irony and sarcasm in her reactions. Her priorities are strange, but her reactions seemed ok. It would be much worse if she had denied reality and claimed that the guy is wrong and she is OBVOUSLY running.

[@spOOkytimes]

She decides when it's okay to be positive and who is allowed to have that attitude. Lol

[@steelyd2]

I clicked on this video totally randomly, I’ve never heard of this woman before but within 2 minutes I know exactly who she is. Just like 99% of people who look like her. They’re miserable and love making other people around her miserable. Fat people are the most miserable, negative, draining people in the world.

[@deltasaves]

That’s why she has like 1 friend,maybe. But it seems everyone around her is paid to be there

[@azuredystopia3751]

This is going to sound so mean I don't mean it that way: she's focussing on a 'fitness journey' because she can't or doesn't want to lose weight. She needs a 'journey' to monetise her content as 'inspirational' but doesn't want to alienate the FA and HAES girlies. She needs to lose weight though!!!

[@Emmuzka]

But she has already lost weight, though. She's on Wegovy. And she already has alinated the HAES women, with her previous "this culture isn't for me" video.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

She’s lost a tremendous amount of weight. Comments like this are annoying as f**k. They are there kind of sh*t that people say to fat people who have been working hard to lose weight and all you care about is that YOU currently still see a fat person so that’s what most be true.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

And yes, your comment sounds mean because it IS mean. And ignorant.

[@RustyShackleford051]

​@@BoringTroublemakerfound the big girl

[@spOOkytimes]

​@@BoringTroublemaker truth hurts. It's why Anna repeatedly lies to herself and her followers. She claims to be doing super well, but, if she was doing well, she would be losing weight. It's fine to struggle but it's not cool to lie about progress.

[@reformingbeauty]

I used to be Anna's size. I have lipedema, which means I have hypermobilility. My PT told me NOT to run bc of the hypermobility/lipedema. And the excessive weight for so long has caused early arthritis symptoms too! I was 453 lbs, and now I'm 205 lbs. I "could" run, but it would do further damage. She shouldn't run, IMO.

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

🎉🎉congratulations!!

[@Cheyscrochetshop]

I walk 45 mins a day at a quick pace and it's a great workout and my body thanks me for it.

[@Weeflowerofscotland]

Yup me too ! 😊

[@katiesmith9035]

Yes! This and 20-30 mins of stretching/ yoga is something that I not only love to do, but can sustain for the rest of my life.

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

Walking is great, and underrated exercise

[@joeyree22]

If more people did just this, plus had Katie’s attitude about her yoga practice, the whole world would be in a better place. I moved to the USA a few years ago and I’m still blown away at how little people walk! I know people that won’t walk 10-15 mins to get somewhere! Keep up your great work 💪

[@jesm9776]

The run lab guy was very professional and good at his job

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

He should have told her not to try running at her weight. That wasn’t a kind thing he did to her

[@starlette7820]

@@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn Yeah but he was being filmed and you know if he said that he would have been painted as this fatphobic bigot who didnt know what he was talking about, he was clearly trying to steer her away from the idea of running, but gently and with more informative guidance instead of just saying "you're too fat to run". He even did mention the risks and how she could hurt herself if she didnt pace herself. He was telling her that she shouldnt be running, but much gentler, so your comment is redundant.

[@savannah4439]

@@starlette7820 I don’t think their comment was redundant bc it should be the Run Lab guy’s job as a professional to prioritize his client’s safety. That doesn’t mean he has to be rude about it or phrase it like “you’re too fat to run”, but gently dancing around the issue in hopes that the client gets the hint isn’t a good approach. It would be clearer and more professional for him to something along the lines of: “It’s awesome that you’re excited about running, and I want to help you reach that goal safely. Given your size, health history, and experience, there are a few things I’d like you to master first before you start running. This is important to reduce the risk of serious injury. Let’s start out with XYZ to (insert reasoning here)”. That’s just an example off the top of my head, but I think it shows that there are ways to be clear that she shouldn’t run at her size while still remaining respectful. If he’s so afraid of causing offense that he can’t figure out a way to communicate safety-related advice, then he’s not doing his job well, imo. And that’s certainly not kind or fair to his clients either

[@sheramelton3583]

He absolutely was not professional or good at his job whatsoever. He is supposedly a registered/ licensed physical therapist. The only professional response he should have given was "it is extremely hazardous to your health to run, and we cannot encourage or support something that will harm you."

[@jesm9776]

@@sheramelton3583 idk man. This is highly individual. When I got serious about my health journey (at 310lb) I started as a power walker but quickly progressed to jogging and now at 210lb I'm a runner. She's going to do what she wants to do, he's doing his best to help her accomplish that without having both her femurs shoot out of her body

[@astrothsknot]

I'm with TinyBlueDancer- she never saw that woman again and made up that second meeting just to re-write her narrative. Sure, Anna, you're completely nondescript and unrecognisable.

[@michelleowens810]

That is if the woman ever existed in the first place.

[@deltasaves]

@@michelleowens810it’s highly possible the whole thing is made up. A lot of the FA GWORLS make up interactions. I have yet to see people chased down the street like I have been for something I actually cannot change, my skin colour. Anna needs to get into therapy to work on her issues and stop blaming everyone else for her problems

[@BethR-vf8ne]

I agree! It’s quite possible a runner went by and cheered for her, because the running community is beautiful like that. But everything that happened after that is completely false. Didn’t happen, created for content. What a bizarre person.

[@AKAM30]

Everyone sleeps on inclined power walking, that's my jam.

[@eggo5643]

yeah! I discovered a great and long walking path a few weeks ago and everything has been uphill since. (pun totally intended)

[@momoproblemos]

I have a friend who is in the 200-300's, and she reminds me a lot of Anna. Sometimes people of larger size cannot physically do things, and thats OKAY! But being delulu about it and expecting everyone around you to be delulu too is not okay imho. I wish I had more courage to bring my friend back to reality, but sometimes its just not worth the fight and self esteem impacts that comes with for me- but maybe thats just my anxiety getting the better of me. whatever lol I hope Anna loses weight and stays healthy!

[@Las645]

200 pounds isn't too heavy to run.

[@momoproblemos]

@@Las645never said that, so not sure why you’re commenting?

[@iatethecrayons]

Ana feels performative at all times. I cannot relate to her even as an obese woman myself

[@taylors445]

Exactly! She has a background in marketing and that’s all I see when I watch her channel. She’s so fake in her attitude. Everything she does is deceptively sponsored. The only time she’s not complaining is when she’s being paid to talk positively about whatever she’s doing. I mean this adult woman is being paid to go on a permanent vacation but I’ve heard her complain more than people who have nothing. In life I have been in situations where I had to couch surf/been without shelter to make ends meet. During those times I met more genuinely positive people than Anna could ever hope to portray. She’s hyper focused on her brand but all it does is make her less and less relatable.

[@LynshereeEastman]

I NEVER get through her videos, it's so incredibly performative to me, but I'm glad you covered this! I enjoy your perspective, and it gets the conversation going in a direction Anna needs to hear.

[@Sheepy007]

Honestly, she made a pretty big deal out of doing a regular 5K walk. An entire documentary with camera men, fancy editing, of the camera interviews and narration. For something most people would be able to by simple not letting themselves become morbidly obese.

[@trianglesandsquares420]

Did it make you feel better making her feel bad about something she can't change in the past?

[@Sheepy007]

@@trianglesandsquares420 She's been posting videos for atleast 7 years. By now she quite literally could've changed in the past. Also, I am not a fan of excessive self-congratulatory narcissistic behaviour.

[@trianglesandsquares420]

@@Sheepy007 No, sorry, I don't know how she could change the past by not becoming morbidly obese, try again.

[@deltasaves]

I am waiting to see if she announces if she’s doing the Disney 5k because I’d love to sign up without any training and walk it faster than she can. Maybe just hang back with her for the lulz?

[@razulle]

the whole vibe is just someone who is super impatient

[@elizabethbennet1234]

She is not running, nor should she. Her knees won’t handle it.

[@joeyree22]

100%! She is at such a high risk of injury, it’s not safe for her to “run”.

[@lokisfriend]

Walking & pumping your arms while wincing is NOT running. I'll shame her so you don't have to, STOP being a click & views chasing fraud. Start calling it walking & soon power walking but running,,, this ain't.

[@cheyleereed9914]

As someone that has been a competitive runner since 13, it’s SO NORMAL for someone to cheer u on as u pass them. The running community is incredibly kind and supporting. So it irks me so much that she was so rude to the person that was cheering her on.

[@SpicyMango7]

I don’t really like Anna, but I can’t help but be excited for her that she finished a 5K. That really is an amazing accomplishment no matter if she walked or ran it

[@megan7792]

To be honest a 5k is not an accomplishment. I’ve done more than I can count and I’ve said for years ANYONE can pretty much do a 5k. Most people walk one in a day or at a theme park. It isn’t hard. Running a 5k is an accomplishment.

[@SpicyMango7]

@@megan7792 you mean you don’t want to tell her “good job for getting out there!!” 🤣

[@MrCmon113]

@@megan7792 Did you do them with 100kg of blubber hanging off of you?

[@mayagarcia-hector2732]

@@megan7792 just because something is easy for you doesn’t make it less of a success for someone else

[@Sabkind]

@@megan7792 A person suffering from deep depression or grief might only managed to bathe themselves after not being mentally able to for weeks, and if you have ever known ppl with depression, that is an accomplishment. Don’t be the one to only look at people’s achievements through your own lenses, capabilities, or lived experiences.

[@hannahfoltz9826]

It’s very normal in the running world for people to cheer you on no matter your pace or size

[@boocs20143]

I’ve been running for 10 years after using it for weight loss - and I never understood why people don’t just get the hang of a simple running routine a couple times a week for a few years before entering into a race. It almost puts your mind into a panic and burns you out, so when the race is over you just shut down for a few months before starting to train for another race. It’s much more rewarding working up to a mileage point, and being able to consistently do that than push to a finish line and practically pass out. Even if it’s working up to a two mile run, but doing that for several months before increasing the mileage. I think people just get addicted to the bragging rights of “oh, I’m training for a marathon, etc.” and trying to see where they can push their bodies.

[@cherrycordiaI]

I'm skinny and wimpy with feet as flat as an ironing board and I'm super prone to shin splints. The most you'll get out of me is 45 minutes on the treadmill, but I require supportive insoles and my favorite podcast. I prefer cycling and playing sports.

[@regret2informu991]

Walking is great. I’ve lost 140lbs over the past 18 months just walking. Initial my goal was at least 10,000 steps a day and I’ve gradually increased that now I walk an average of 6/7 miles a day, jog occasionally, and walking on an incline for 2+ miles at a time. Might not be running but I’m moving, burning calories, and making progress. Recently joined a gym for the first time in my 39 years. I was so nervous and scared I drove to the gym twice before I got up the nerve to walk in and I’m so glad I did. Not once has anyone even noticed me more less make fun or give a second thought. In fact everyone I’ve come across has been super nice and willing to help however they can.

[@vanivari359]

Up until the age of 25 i had a "perfect" 22 BMI because i was (additionally to swimming and biking) running 5 hours each week - and the running fcked up my knees and put me on the journey up to a BMI of 45 and back to a 26. Walking results in 2-3 times the body weight on your knees, running in 5-12 times so the idea of "running" at her weight is wild to me. It's almost a guarantee to injure yourself or ruin your knees forever, the difference is gigantic. Especially because your bodyweight is the main factor in that equation. Look how many pro athletes are taken down by knee issues, it happens so often that it's a meme. Meanwhile, with the right technique, you can walk as fast as most people can run.

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

I train for heavy pack road marches. I weight 182lbs and ruck 6 miles with 160lbs in my rucksack. Even with the pack I weigh less than she does without any additional weight. I simply can’t imagine the pressure she’s putting on her knees trying to run with that kind of weight. Not smart.

[@mattneil1449]

Knee and back injuries seem to take forever to heal, even with surgery.

[@ChronicallyAmused]

Yes! Same here.

[@magdlynstrouble2036]

I used to run a bit in my early 20s, but I switched to low impact aerobics classes in my late 20s, like step aerobics. I was a lean mean 5'7", 132. I didn't want to f up my knees at that weight! I did those classes through my 40s, and then in my 50s I switched to water aerobics. I personally don't understand the charm of running. I can get that high from low impact exercise!!

[@ElectricBlueGuava]

I’ve been running for over 10 years now having run more half marathons than I can count (going to be training for my second marathon this summer), so figured I’d share my two cents. I wholeheartedly agree with the whole sentiment of running slow to run faster. A lot of beginner runners (me included when I first started) make the mistake of going out too fast and far when they first start out, often leading to injuries. In reality, about 70-80% of your runs should be easy with only the remaining being hard/fast. Unless you’re doing a tempo or interval workout, you shouldn’t be running at your race pace. Regarding the RunLab guy, the 4 out of 10 pain scale thing is fine. That’s basically a level of discomfort where you feel uncomfortable without causing injury. No matter how long you’ve been running for, there’s always a level of discomfort. The most important thing is that you listen to your body and recover (stretch/rest) when needed. Idk much about Anna and her online persona, but based on what I have read from the comments, part of me wonders if her frustration derives from not being to follow the current fitness trend. Running seems to be going through a huge boom right now (NYRR races are that I used to be able to sign up for mid summer are already sold out), so it’s possible her frustration is rooted in being unable to capitalize on the current. A more sympathetic/charitable take being that I get her frustration. The running community has been making efforts to be more inclusive, but I do encounter people (often times people that don’t run) who feel the need to gatekeep what it means to be a runner. Not every runner is trying to qualify for Boston or running a 60 miles a week and it’s often this mythos that either discourages people from trying the sport or causes them to get injured. I often tell my friends trying to get into running to start with run for a set period and then walk and repeat that and then gradually build up to more mileage. Technically she’s super fast walking, but at the end of the day, she still did a 5k. It seems like she’s hyper fixated on this definition of what it means to be a runner and thinking her self-worth/standing as a “runner” is tied to completing a race when in reality, a race is a celebration of your training and what the human body can do. Made this switch in my mindset two years ago and recently ran a sub-1:40 half marathon and a sub-1:45 half the following weekend. Regarding the lady on the trail, she could be faking it but I can understand the annoyance. Maybe this is just an east coast thing, but when I pass other runners during my long run, the most I’ll do on a regular day is just wave/acknowledge and smile. If the weather sucks, I may say something like “we got this” to show camaraderie, but in general, unless I’m running a race, I find it weird for someone to try to talk to me in passing unless I know them or we’re literally going the same direction (and this is very rare in of itself). I get people may want to be nice but not everyone responds to positive reinforcement well, especially if it comes off as infantilizing.

[@mustachedpotatoes7217]

She seems like such a a bully. Just being nasty to people who are trying to be encouraging and kind, even if I can understand it can feel like people are being condescending.

[@celinacoombs4367]

Try to imagine how many people have been nasty to her. You can’t be turning the other every day

[@boop3260]

​@@celinacoombs4367 Nah. Absolutely not. I'm a former fat kit and current fat adult and there is no excuse for taking one's own bs and frustration out on anyone else. If she's that pressed she can either suck it up, change her life for the better in whatever way she needs to to find happiness, or go to therapy

[@deltasaves]

@@celinacoombs4367 still doesn’t make it Ok. Her issues are of her own doing and have been for a long time and she needs to seek therapy for her lack of control over her emotions

[@native_saiyan]

Love your videos. Always great ones. Really respectful in your videos on who ever you're talking about. Back in 2019 you're one the first people i started following when i started my health journey. I was 674 lbs and bedbound. Binged your videos. Always respected your opinions. I am currently 439 lbs. Still watch your videos. Your knowledge and wisdom we get from your videos is great. Tyvm and its all free information appreciate your videos.

[@tatertot1946]

I have watched a number of this girl's videos. The Run Lab has tried and tried to convince her to do what is appropriate at her weight. They demonstrated that she does not even walk correctly because of the fat around her upper thighs, that she is in fact NOT running but walking. They do try as gently as possible to encourage her to take a step back and work up to actually running but her ego will not allow her to do that. Trying to help her is like talking to a brick wall because if you disagree with her, she gets angry and rages. Nobody wants to deal with that. Even The Run Lab trainers are clearly frustrated with her attitude and refusal to see the truth about her current condition. Could she run? Yes in the future, however she needs to lose a lot of weight before she can even do that SAFELY. She refuses to accept that. In fact I don't even understand how the trainers are able to hold their tempers and frustration when dealing with her.

[@StrawberryJam806]

I truly wish someone could explain to me why this girl has been allegedly working out hardcore for ages but doesn’t appear to ever lose a single pound…the math ain’t mathing

[@dlsjr123]

You can't work off a bad diet

[@Sageddegas]

@@dlsjr123definitely can. I did in college but I was an athlete and literally working out HARD four hours a day 5-6 days a week. Most people can’t outwork their diet

[@boosqueezy2418]

and she’s on ozempic for a year

[@BoringTroublemaker]

She’s lost probably over 100lbs. But, for the record, no one needs to explain it to you. Her weight isn’t your business. I truly wish people like you would work on becoming a less foul and toxic human being instead of spending your time making comments like this that are only designed to thinly veil your own insecurities by putting other people down.

[@jasmine9257]

Hey Anna! ​@@BoringTroublemaker

[@dianebrooks1859]

I'm a moderately fit person who started to go hardcore in the gym regularly at 5am. There is a morbidly obese lady doing the same. It's been 3 months and we are both still rocking the gym at 5am. She's starting to lose weight, too. I wanted to congratulate us both for sticking to it! But I didn't because ya never know these days 😅

[@heatherwolmarans8287]

I'll say it : Congratulations, that's a huge accomplishment, getting to the gym every day is not easy, never mind at 5am😮😅!!!!! You should (both) be incredibly proud of yourselves.

[@Stormy177]

Are there any other regulars in the gym at that time? If so, perhaps you could (over the course of several different gym sessions) strike up a conversation with one or two of the others first, so that it doesn't come across as singling her out when you approach her?

[@trianglesandsquares420]

You shouldn't. Realize that many people are mortified you even saw them being that fat. Even though you mean well, and we're all supposed to be body positive, imagine the embarrassment of thinking you're the only one in the gym at 5am so no one can see you, and realizing someone's been watching you be fat this entire time. Maybe she's one of the people who would react positively, or she's made a lot of gains over this time and would appreciate a friend. But realize it's not about "these days." It's about "Omg, you were _so_ fat, like so so fat, gross. You're still a bit gross, but you're doing such a good job getting out of this!" Nobody wants to hear that, especially not from a person they have to see every day.

[@kaitmarie6505]

"Congratulating" gets dicey because it can seem condescending pretty easily. But positivity and being like "hey props! We're 5 AM gym buddies!" is, imo, much less risky.

[@sheelfjohnson]

We used to hike, and one time a guy told us "good on ya' [Aussie] for hiking in this rain!" I would rather get a compliment on my endurance or persistence than a comment on my size. You are both badasses for getting in there at 5 a.m.! 😪

[@Irishczech]

I agree with the comments. It took years of RA in remission to be medically safe. I'm small, and to your point, John, injuries should always be top of mind. Running is not easy on the body

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

Yeah, running at high intensity or for longer put some stress on the body and increase cortisol levels which is preferably avoided for people wanting to lose weight or with auto immune issues.

[@TeamYouphoric]

7:37 treadmills are also terrible for exacerbating common posture faults that most North Americans have. Most North Americans have some type of dysfunction in the lumbo-pelvi-femoral complex, such as excessive anteversion of the pelvis, weak and taut glutes and hamstrings, and tight knee extensors and hip flexors. When you run on a treadmill, your glutes and hamstrings get weaker and even more taut because the belt is propelling your legs backward and you're over emphasizing knee extension and hip flexion, which exacerbates anteversion of the pelvis and taut glutes and hamstrings. To combat that, one of the best ways to use a treadmill would actually be to run backwards on it.

[@Cheyscrochetshop]

Run backwards?!? I walk backwards 15 min after my 45 min walk. But the amount of times I almost fall over.... I feel like running would be dangerous 😅

[@monkfruit2389]

Yes, and this is the type of shit a 300+ person Should be thinking about when they go to exercise 🙌

[@gikasmarkantonatos2168]

Thanks for the advice. I really pull my hamstrings causing quite severe pain, and now I know why.

[@TeamYouphoric]

@@Cheyscrochetshop I'm half joking, but that would be one way to use the treadmill to counteract the postural faults.

[@TeamYouphoric]

@@gikasmarkantonatos2168 nordic curls are a great bodyweight exercise for strengthening the hamstrings and improving posture.

[@jedifyfe]

You know you’re not running when people walking are faster than you. 20:58 Also, 58 minute 3 mile run…20 minute mile. 5 minute lap….

[@danielleburke87]

I can walk a mile in 18min

[@ghillies4life]

Our library is 1 mile away. On Tuesdays, we go there at 10: 30 for storytime. We leave between 10: 10 and 10: 15. We make it to storytime. Me, my 4-year-old, 2-year-old, my baby and a whole-dang stroller wagon.

[@kpkpkpkp359]

Anna’s comment section: “Omg stop running, you’re going to blow your knees out!” Also Anna’s comment section: “Omg she’s not even running!” Me: “cardio with a side of delusion is still cardio.”

[@sheramelton3583]

But it's not cardio. She is lying about what she is doing. If she was actually doing cardio she would be flushed in the face and chest, sweaty, etc. It's your body's natural response to the stress of your heart rate rising. She has never once been that.

[@kpkpkpkp359]

@@sheramelton3583really, you don’t think so? I just know that the heavier you are, the harder it is to do anything. Even walking a 20 min mile is cardio for someone who’s really out of shape

[@cd40612]

@@sheramelton3583nah it’s def cardio kek

[@chandlerhunter1684]

@@kpkpkpkp359Yes it’s definitely cardio for her body and John emphasized that. Not sure how they missed the point.

[@GigglewithFelix321]

​@@sheramelton3583it 100% is cardio.

[@JessicaCondon5]

Also, it's not even her pace that determines whether she's running or not. Running/jogging is when both feet are off the ground at the same time. Hers are not, they cannot be and they should not be.

[@JaneDoe-uc7jf]

Both feet off the ground at the same time is a jump. 😝

[@JessicaCondon5]

@@JaneDoe-uc7jf It is, but it is also what occurs while running or jogging. It's what differentiates a run from a walk. There is a brief period during each stride where both feet are off the ground. Otherwise, it's walking.

[@johnbonham1980]

Anna and other larger folks trying to force themselves into running is such an odd concept to me. When I decided to work on my health after my similarly lifestyled friend died of a heart attack at 32, I gave zero thought to inemeidatleh get into running because it just didn’t make any sense and I knew that if I ever did, I needed to start with walking and changing my nutrition and build from there. Fast forward five years and my body and life are totally different and I run regularly and love it. Picked up hiking, gym in general, and backpacking t along the way. But if I had started with running I probably would have given up on the whole thing. People have to see certain physical tasks as something you work toward achieving rather than something that you’re entitled to and can achieve if you just think hard about it. If Anna wanted to really make a difference she would be serious about an overal health journey and honestly, benefit more from it in the SM media space than what she is doing now. Imagine the fans her, or Amber, or others would get if they went from current state to running half/full/ultras without injury.

[@Stormy177]

I guess part of the reason she's a 'runner' is because it's more sensational than simply promoting the value of walking, so as a social media creator it garners extra views and more lucrative sponsorship opportunities. She might be more inspirational as a walker to her Super Morbidly Obese (SMO) and MO viewers, but it sounds like she cares more about drama than she does inspiration.

[@zeeelmer6290]

I have a very different perspective. I have extreme social anxiety and while I am working on it, there are times where even just being in a public place is overwhelming. People approaching me at the gym makes me not want to go to the gym (aside from like hey are you done with this machine which is the kind of interaction I expect). People making comments on me working out is something I genuinely don’t like and I’ve had to ask people to back off before when a group of like three guys kept trying to chat with me about my workout plan. You never know who is really anxious about working out and I think a smile and wave or thumbs up is more appropriate than trying to cheer for a stranger.

[@boroto2boroto]

Agree with this - I'm the same!

[@TyaColo]

I am very similar in terms of having a high level of social anxiety, but we need to keep in mind that our struggles are not any one else’s fault or responsibility. Encouraging people to be even more careful and resistant to strike up spontaneous conversation will only serve to make the overall social anxiety issues in society worse over time. Trust me, I dislike it as much as you do but the medicine for social anxiety is exposure. It’s okay to not want to push yourself that far on a certain day, but understand it’s your responsibility to communicate that with the other person, and they should not be made to feel as though it’s their responsibility to cater to your anxiety. That’s an unfair expectation of the people around you unless you know them and they know of your struggles already and you’ve communicated that to them. I too get frustrated sometimes when I need to engage in a lot of social activity in a day but I have to take a step back and remind myself that I’m the outlier here, and they’re engaging in healthy communication, thus the responsibility of my struggles and frustration lie solely on my shoulders. Wish you luck in your journey. ❤

[@slimjim5392]

You can't expect the world to be aware of YOUR own insecurities. If you dont like socialising, dont go to public gyms? You can't expect the world to evolve around you

[@m3aquatics]

It’s funny that the common theme is we care about your health, but only if it fits our narrative on our terms in a way we are comfortable with. All these comments saying “She walked a 5k! Who does that?!” Have you ever participated in a 5k? It’s normally more joggers and walkers than runners, always a “fun” race with a fun theme. It’s not that serious. The internet loves to hate on fat people, then they love to hate on fat people getting healthy, then they shame them out of fitness spaces. I’m not saying Anna doesn’t have issues, but tearing someone down for reaching a goal, which was to participate in a 5k in this way I see in the comments… it’s not going to hurt Anna. It going to hurt the people who come here for fitness inspiration. It will show them that once again, no one cares for your health, they just say they do.

[@LookingForFrogs]

Huh? the most liked comments are about how waling 5k is still great and safer than running 5k at this weight. Actually not even the most liked ones, vast majority. I guess you're in the head space where you only notice the mean comments, or even just you ad the mean-spirited meaning to neutral and positive ones, but at that point what comments would you find helpful?

[@DorisHeyyy-vc4rh]

I don’t believe that exchange occurred. I think Anna wished she did that but didn’t and told everyone she did

[@DulcesSweets]

Anna is fighting so hard with herself. I appreciate her drive, but she's definitely going to set herself back if she doesn't slow down a bit and be more realistic.

[@torakfett3351]

When she said “I have my body back and it’s so awesome” 😢 I started crying. I know exactly what she means. For my first outside walk after my heart surgery I did half a mile and I was never a runner. It feels SO GOOD to not feel held back. I hope she keeps it up because she seemed so damn happy. ❤

[@fugoo8912]

As someone who’s 210lbs of muscle… I’m perfectly happy just walking/hiking. I saw what running did to my dads joints. I’m much bigger than him so I could see how bad my future would be. If you’re that determined to do something faster use an elliptical or a bike aggressively.

[@yallthought8444]

People truly understate how great walking is for pretty much everyone. whenever I see people acting like you can't make walking your form of exercise I just know they're not educated past their own situation. If walking is the only form of exercise you can do, lean into that because that's perfectly okay!

[@gotz2bfitnatural]

I will give her this: as a fat person I’ve worked out since I was 19. I’m still fat at 51 because I eat poorly but I actually exercise 4-5 times weekly. It is annoying when people stop me in the gym to give me compliments on showing up to workout. I’m never mean but it is annoying.

[@gints2766]

I agree, it can be condescending and feel like you’re being singled out for being fat. I would feel the same I’m glad everyone in my gym just does their own thing

[@DebDebbiesWorld]

but its not necessarily about weight or size. I'm 130 pounds and am a size 4. People say things like that to me all the time. 'great job' ' keep it up' 'way to show up'. its called being supportive and encouraging, because no one (other than maybe delulu ED people) would call me fat.

[@powderandpaint14]

You might find this just as annoying lol, but could they also be giving you compliments because of your age? Either way I think people are just trying to be nice and encouraging.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

@@powderandpaint14that’s really not any better.

[@BoringTroublemaker]

@@DebDebbiesWorld I’ve had people come up to me (and only me, because I then watch them like a hawk to see if they do it literally anyone else, which they don’t) and congratulate me on showing up at the gym - the same gym that I go to 3-4 days every week and have never seen them at during the regular time I’m there. Dismissing fat people’s experiences of getting condescending head pats for working out is almost worse than the experience itself. I’ve never seen anyone congratulate anyone for “showing up” to the gym except a thin person doing it to a fat person. If your gym culture is one where strangers pop out their earbuds regularly to do so, I’m not going to question it, but that’s definitely not the case in any gym I’ve been to.

[@mirandaspruyt6117]

Thank you for saying that about "ok to walk". I am a casual runner and have had a knee injury and now muscular skeletal issues. It was humbling to reduce my running but now I really like walking. it's something I can do with my friends or solo to decompress... and I still do run but not mad on hte days I opt for walking. Plus walking I can do more often and longer. I appreciate how kind you are to all people trying their honest "best" to be healthy and functional.

[@Xanriksmom]

I just want to say that I love your content because you are always so kind and careful with your words. I wish more people were like you.

[@Sarahv7896]

The way she over explained at 22:15 and the personal trainer is like ...yeah, sure

[@carrotlime99]

I’m a d1 distance runner, my whole team is pretty slim, and people cheer for us all the time. It’s super normal in the run community especially on local trails where it’s the same people all the time.

[@deltasaves]

She is trying to enforce her delusional BoPo 💩 on every place she encounters

[@woobieks]

Whether you like her or not, she’s trying 🤷‍♀️ Why should anyone care if it’s “running”? She worked hard, improved her health and accomplished a goal. That’s more than I’ve done recently. Go Anna.

[@aprilsmithswe]

I honestly think it is great that she is pushing her limits and trying new things! Good for her! I just wish she would admit how much of a challenge running is and acknowledge that she is working up to it slowly!

[@celinacoombs4367]

Give her time. She may improve and find herself reflecting on this period and change her opinion

[@aprilsmithswe]

@@celinacoombs4367 Agreed!

[@acaciajacqueline]

Is anyone else dying hearing her say shes a runner, and she used to run all the time, and shes such a fitness pro, and being petty and aggressive with people...and then seeing the realization that she was never actually running....omg i cant. Either way im stoked she wants to be fit and active, we should all strive for that...but she needs to check her ego and be humble. Furthermore, lifting is so much better for you and more effective. Running too much isn't usually good for smaller people, its definitely not good for big people.

[@Twinniekin]

I highly commend Anna for her efforts in getting fit through running and sport in general. However, her risk of injury is high and am very glad she has a specialist trainer guiding her through this. I have never seen or know what Anna eats but what is evident here is that she must start loosing weight (no UPF, sodas, sports drinks etc,), reduce portion sizes, In three words, stop eating crap!!!

[@doulacandice]

A lot of these comments aren’t it. If to her she’s running, then she is running. If it looks like walking to you that’s you. Until you live in a fat body you don’t get it. We all should be lifting her up and encouraging her for even doing a 5k at all. She’s worked to that point and she should be proud, even if it doesn’t meet the standards of others. It’s her own personal goals.

[@harlanhardway5955]

Lets talk about the real MVP here: that run lab guy. He knew everything he said was going to be uploaded to KZbin and he had to present her with real information and guidance in a way that she would listen to it (and not demolish him on social media for being anti-fat or something) even though he knew it wasnt going to be what she wanted to hear.

[@aproch02]

She is very preoccupied with running. But you can't deny that this was an emotional journey for Anna. Along the way she heard things she wasn't expecting to based on how she has built it up in her head. People were so mean in the comments, but she's engaging help and not just taking random tips from the internet. I also don't think it was really clear about the time span these videos were covering.

[@Ashlyy__0]

John, I love your fairness in these videos. Thank you for sharing your POV.

[@mey7579]

John always goes out of his way to be fair. It’s why I follow him 😊

[@ellovato]

I completed two half marathons as an overweight person. I had the most incredible running coach who helped me figure out what run/walk interval time would work to help me achieve my goals. There’s no shame in adapting your training to your needs and goals.

[@CoolInOlympia]

She did a great job just trying and completing the 5k! Her time was super realistic for her at this point!!!!!

[@Irishczech]

John, this is a great video. I'm learning a lot. I'm small and used to run a 10k. Today, I am cleared to run after 14 years with RA. I like the speed of running for the high. Getting back to it is a process! ❤

[@emilylauren8782]

Almost an hour is kind of a slow walk 5k for a healthy person. It's a big accomplishment for her, but it's not a run

[@Kloetenhenne]

5km/h is actually the average walking speed 😂 so yup, no running at all.

[@anjacoetzee9327]

My favorite thing about running and the community we have is how supportive everyone is! It sucks that someone would feel attacked by that

[@tiana4102]

In my experience, walking is better than running for fat loss (when used along with a calorie deficit). You can walk for hours without getting tired, it doesn't stress out your body like running does, and it doesn't spike your hunger like running does.

[@BekaJadexoxo]

I think people put running on some sort of pedestal as an exercise type, fast walking can be amazing. I have hypermobility so you will never find me running, no matter my size. I love swimming as an exercise form because the impact on joints is reduced & you can also do it in various speeds from walking equivalent to running.

[@Llallume]

After I lost over 200 pounds, I started to try to learn how to jog and I ended up loving it. I worked my way up to jogging for a full 30 minutes at a time and that was incredible for someone who was so heavy she'd had the beginning stages of heart failure at just 29. I would jog the same path every Saturday, barely going faster than my fastest walk, and eventually, people started to recognize me. Later in my journey, a much more fit young man, preparing for his run as I was jogging around the park put his arms up in a flex encouragingly and I did the same. Then he took off, running ahead of me. It was a really nice moment for me and I felt like I had some camaraderie with this random person. We weren't the same and we shouldn't be, but we were both out on a sunny Saturday morning, to exercise and feel good. I know what it's like to be so defensive and think everyone's out to hurt you because you're different. I was in the fat acceptance movement and it really did encourage distrust of anyone smaller than you. Anna's personality has never vibed with me (I am not a glitter or lasers kind of girl), even when I was heavier. But I want her to know that most people are pretty nice. Most people aren't trying to hurt you. And if you aren't sure of their intentions, assume the best. Then, if they are being mean, they just look like fools and you can continue on being happy.

[@kleek9581]

The scene where she's talking at length to the guy at the front desk and you could just see he was checked out and didn't give a crap what she was talking about and was just waiting for her to stop

[@sed6657]

A lot of people online have started saying walking isn't a good form of exercise. I would love to see you react to some of those opinions.

[@CapTeaTime]

Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise and anyone saying otherwise is an idiot. I started with walking when I was over 300 lbs, I'm now a runner and doing my first ultramarathon in a week. Most Americans get less than 3000 steps a day, everyone needs to walk more.

[@ChronicallyAmused]

Walking is fabulous! Great for weight bearing and good on joints ❤

[@sqacing6914]

Yeah please do not listen to those people. Walking is amazing, 10,000 steps a day makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE. When I stopped walking everywhere in LA, I def gained weight back and noticed a less toned mid section. Low impact, relaxing and therapeutic.

[@justinejustice_league1857]

Lies, I lost 60lbs just walking! If it didn't work it's because they haven't been consistent and their stuffing their faces more than they can walk. Especially the speed walkers, they are insane

[@DesertNails]

I like walking

[@definit1on119]

I lost 70 lbs over the course of six months. I started with a walk jog routine. Even that much weight I felt at a higher risk and didn’t push it. I’m currently running a 1000 minute pace with a marathon in a few months. I’ve worked up to that. There is no way I would have started running like that in the beginning.

[@Strawbebbyy]

The other thing she should be thinking about is running can give you a HUGE appetite. Every spring when I start running outside again I am uncontrollably ravenous. Running can be the opposite of what people think it is. It can hurt you, it can be expensive (shoe replacement, physio) you can end up over eating and gain weight. Running to me is a hobby not for weight loss or physique. It’s a hobby that if I’m not careful, will further break my body. Listen to your body, or you won’t be running for long.

[@cerim7978]

Exactly this. I put on weight when I train for longer distances becuase I'm just permanently hungry and overestimate what I'm burning. Once I'm done with my race distance goal I'll take a break for a while and need to consciously put myself in a deficit to drip the few kgs I pick up.

[@liene4619]

I actually really liked that she showed the journey and her facing the truth, as well as her overcoming difficulties - physical or emotional.

[@charliepaige196]

I always cheer people on when they are running, because I love it when people do that with me!! I never thought of it as offensive, but it just goes to show that perception is everything.

[@hardworkingdiva]

It’s wild. I dreamed of completing a 5K. I did it with my friend and we walked it. I was a slow walker too because of my size at the time and injuries and NO ONE CARED. My goal was to just finish and I did. I was so proud of myself. There’s just nothing wrong with just making it to the end and going on the journey of becoming a runner. It may take years of conditioning to be able to run a 5K and even if you never run but build up stamina and now you can do a half marathon, how amazing is that! Your body will thank you for it. It’s odd how Anna doesn’t get it.

[@christine9259]

To be a runner is to improve, she shouldn’t be so hard on herself, you need to take it soooo slowly. I wasn’t even able to drink and walk without getting cramps and now I can run and drink and I’m fine and it’s the little things ! I’ve been running races and I recently started to track runs and I learned that I have too low of cadence and it sucked to learn but hey 🤷🏼‍♀️ improving form will only help me later. I unfortunately learned this before running a 35k race that absolutely wrecked me haha, so I’m learning from my first serious injury ❤running ❤ runners

[@Spillinthatsweettea]

Every year, I’ve traveled to Dallas alone and completed their marathon weekend series. This means I complete a 10k on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. I’m overweight so I do not run, but if I’m falling behind in pace I’ll run until I get back to pace. This is my yearly big accomplishment and I like doing it. I don’t have any family or friends cheering me on or even meeting me at the finish line to congratulate me. Do you know what I would give to have someone encouraging me even if it was just a stranger because they noticed I was doing something? I’ve done this series 5+ times, I know I can do it but it’s still nice to have someone see you and be like, “you’re doing this and you’re doing a good job.” She’s taking this woman’s encouragement as pity and a comment on her weight when it’s not.

[@barbaramay1866]

Anna finished a 5K and whether she ran, jogged, speed walked, walked, or crawled, it doesn’t matter. She did it and worked hard to get there. Anna is an incredibly smart and practical woman and I don’t believe she is delusional and I don’t believe she is influencing anyone to run. If her followers want to run, then they would probably follow Anna’s lead by seeking the opinion of professionals first just like she did.

[@outradioslice]

As someone who's struggled to enjoy fitness (particularly cardio) my entire life, it is weirdly the most motivating thing to hear "don't feel like you need to be running." All this time I've spent giving up on myself because I thought I wasn't pushing myself enough turns out to be that I was pushing myself too hard.